LINDA WHIZA
Northamptonshire
Summary
Experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Administration Expert with a strong background in house building and operational support. Proven ability to manage project costs, coordinate subcontractors, and support administrative processes in fast-paced environments. Known for integrity, efficiency, and cross-functional teamwork. Currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor role in the house building sector.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4017
4017
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Balfour Beatty Homes
Kettering, Northamptonshire
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Supports cost control and reporting from procurement to final account.
- Prepares tender packs, analyses quotes, and ensures contractor compliance.
- Manages subcontractor payments, interim valuations, and cost reconciliations.
Volunteer Secretary and Hostess
Faith Ministries International
Bedford, BDF
10.2008 - 06.2025
Commercial Coordinator
Balfour Beatty Homes
Kettering
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Monitored and controlled divisional construction costs.
- Coordinated pre-order meetings, GRNs, and third-party due diligence.
- Liaised with site and sales teams, managed commercial documentation.
Office Manager
Conservation By Design Ltd
Milton Keynes, MIK
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Managed sales administration and front desk operations.
- Led recruitment, staff training, and vendor invoicing.
- Coordinated office supplies, travel arrangements, and correspondence.
Customer Service Pre-Flight Advisor
Monarch Airlines
Luton, LUT
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed flight bookings, amendments, complaints, and customer queries via calls and emails
Ticket Desk and Passenger Service Agent
Swissport International Limited
Luton, LUT
11.2014 - 05.2016
Handled flight bookings, payments, check-in, flight manifests, and boarding procedures.
Travel Advisor
JMP Consultants Limited
Luton
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Promoted sustainable travel choices through community engagement and event participation.
Team Leader
Lansglade Homes Ltd
Bedford
03.2004 - 04.2013
- Leading a team of care assistants and looking after the elderly in residential care home setting.
Volunteer Researcher
University of Bedfordshire
Luton
01.2013 - 02.2013
- Marketing Research for English Heritage Wrest Park: June 2012-July 2012.
Care Assistant
Quantum Care Ltd
St Albans, HRT
07.2002 - 09.2003
- Looking after the elderly in a residential care setting.
Education
HNC - Construction & The Build Environment (Quantity Surveying Path)
Skills4Stem
Bedford 01.2024 -
Negotiating for Success -
Tableforce Ltd
Kettering 04.2023 - 04.2023
Digital Commercial Development Programme 1 - Commercial
Balfour Beatty Group
Kettering04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Travel and Tourism
University of Bedfordshire
Luton07.2013
High School Diploma - Access To Higher Education
Bedford College
Bedford07.2004
Skills
- Tender & Procurement: Tender preparation and analysis, subcontract enquiry lists, contractor competency checks, drafting subcontract orders
- Cost Management: Cost/value reconciliations, budget planning, pricing negotiation, final account handling
- Construction Knowledge: Understanding of CDM regulations, sustainable construction principles, value engineering
- Reporting & Systems: Cost reporting, estimating software proficiency
- Commercial Admin: Managing invoices and applications, issuing interim payments and contra charges, maintaining payment records
- Documentation & Compliance: Drafting customer extras, ensuring due diligence, tracking risk assessments and audit checklists
- Communication & Coordination: Liaising with site and sales teams, coordinating pre-order meetings, distributing tender documents
- General Strengths: Ethical governance, multitasking, and strong technical communication
Timeline
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Balfour Beatty Homes
06.2024 - 06.2025
HNC - Construction & The Build Environment (Quantity Surveying Path)
Skills4Stem
01.2024 -
Negotiating for Success -
Tableforce Ltd
04.2023 - 04.2023
Commercial Coordinator
Balfour Beatty Homes
12.2021 - 05.2024
Office Manager
Conservation By Design Ltd
12.2017 - 12.2021
Customer Service Pre-Flight Advisor
Monarch Airlines
05.2016 - 10.2017
Ticket Desk and Passenger Service Agent
Swissport International Limited
11.2014 - 05.2016
Travel Advisor
JMP Consultants Limited
04.2013 - 12.2014
Volunteer Researcher
University of Bedfordshire
01.2013 - 02.2013
Volunteer Secretary and Hostess
Faith Ministries International
10.2008 - 06.2025
Team Leader
Lansglade Homes Ltd
03.2004 - 04.2013
Care Assistant
Quantum Care Ltd
07.2002 - 09.2003
Digital Commercial Development Programme 1 - Commercial
Balfour Beatty Group
Bachelor of Arts - Travel and Tourism
University of Bedfordshire
High School Diploma - Access To Higher Education
Bedford College
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